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The Portland Public Schools (PPS) Board of Directors voted this week to approve a comprehensive climate crisis response policy! Let's send them a big thank you.
by Jonathan Lee on
Thanks to robust advocacy efforts from climate, environmental, and community groups, legislators have passed an ambitious Climate Resilience Budget, which includes a broad range of meaningful investments to reduce pollution, transition to clean energy, and prioritize frontline communities across Oregon.
by Jonathan Lawson on
In this week's ClimateCast: a grim new report from the IPCC; a fossil-fueled war in Ukraine; underwhelming action from the federal government, and signs of progress in Oregon
by Stephanie Noren on
Washington State edges closer to nation-leading standards for commercial and multifamily buildings; overwhelming majority of hearing testimony was in support of code passage and focused on need to act for public health, climate and energy efficiency;
by Greer Ryan on
Portland Public Schools is poised to demonstrate leadership in addressing the climate crisis in the classroom, with the community, and within their organization’s own policies and practices.
by Kelly Hall on
With less than three weeks left in Washington’s short legislative session, there are still a number of ways the Legislature can act to cut climate pollution, clean up our buildings, and sustainably fund the clean transportation system we need.
by Jonathan Lawson on
In this week's ClimateCast: an update on clean energy legislation in Oregon and Washington; sea levels rising fast; and the Biden Administration has plans to boost our clean energy economy
by Meredith Connolly on
Oregon's legislators heard your calls to address climate pollution from buildings—but it’s taking a new form. Also, don't miss updates on our statewide other climate priorities.
by Stephanie Noren on
A missed opportunity: WA House of Representatives supports cities' efforts to act on new buildings, but is reluctant to give tools to utilities for existing buildings
by Deepa Sivarajan on
The past year has been exciting for climate action on clean and safe buildings in Washington. 2022 also presents a unique opportunity to have these benefits apply across the entire state instead of individual jurisdictions: the State Building Code Council can require clean, electric space and water heating for all commercial buildings statewide.
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